Page 12 May 7, 2015 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Five Ways to Redefine Your Outdoor Space Roger Hart 310-781-2000 BRE# 00625505 2420 W. Carson St. #120 Torrance, CA 90501 The al-in-one pergola Whether you’re looking for a little shade, a centerpiece for the yard or the perfect spot to entertain, a pergola delivers. Building the pergola out of a lighter wood like Western Red Cedar will make the material easier to handle for any DIYer, and the appearance and smell of Western Red Cedar ensures your pergola will blend in naturally with the rest of your yard. You can find instructions for building your own pergola at Realcedar.com. Let there be light Enjoy your backyard any time of day with just a little lighting. Solar-powered path lights are a low-maintenance way to showcase your new landscaping, and hanging track lighting can bring an evening glow to your pergola. Finally, don’t forget tiki torches. Adding a couple will give your backyard a rustic feel and keep the mosquitos away at the same time. What could be better than that? Your backyard is what you make of it, so why not make it great? Any of these projects will noticeably enhance your backyard. For more amazing backyard projects, visit Realcedar.com. • COMING SOON! THE PERFECT DOW NSIZING CONDO! One Bedroom/One Bath DRE #01344591 LOCATED IN THE TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Kay Grundhaus Specializing in Options for Seniors! 2362 West 233rd St. Recently remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,860 square foot home located in the desired Torrance Unified School District. Beautiful bricked gated private entry with lots of room for potted plants and scenery. New carpet. Fully remodeled kitchen that opens to the living room. New paint and new flooring throughout the home. Has a permitted enclosed patio structure that adds approximately 400 square feet to the home in addition to the 1,860 square feet. Large brick fireplace in living room, and a BBQ in the patio area. Listed at: $699,000 OPEN SUN. & SAT. 4PM 1-OPEN HOUSE IN HOLLYWOOD HILLS • Sat 2-4pm 2266 El Contento Dr. 3/3, views, huge outdoor kitchen $1,199,000 Bill Ruane Re/Max Beach Cities 310-877-2374 OPEN HOUSE IN TORRANCE • Sat 1-4pm 2362 233rd St. 3/2, remodeled kitchen opens to living room $699,000 Roger Hart Forecast Realty 310-930-2342 • Sun 1-4pm 2362 233rd St. 3/2, recently remodeled, 1860 sf $699,000 Roger Hart Forecast Realty 310-930-2342 Kay Grundhaus 310.890.6407 kay@homesbykay.com (BPT) - Winter’s coldest days make you appreciate spring and summer, as well as the warm afternoons spent outdoors enjoying these seasons. And when the time comes, there’s no better place to relax than in your own backyard. If your space isn’t all it could be, though, this is the perfect time for a little outdoor upgrade. Below are five projects you can tackle on your own to reinvent your backyard and turn it into the space you always knew it could be. Landscape for the year Landscaping provides a focal point in your yard, but don’t just landscape with the warmer months in mind - include plants for each season. Showcase blooming flowers and hostas in the warmer months, and pair them with evergreen conifers for a look that’s inviting all year long. One-of-a-kind planter boxes Showcase your most beautiful blooms or delicious herbs in planter boxes made from Western Red Cedar. Western Red Cedar is ideal for planter boxes because it is naturally rot, decay and insect resistant. Plus, building the box is easy. You can learn how to build planter boxes of your own at Realcedar.com. Sitting beside the fire A fire pit is a great way to extend your backyard use into the evening hours, and giving the pit a professional look is easier than you think. Start by measuring the pit area and then build your wall of pavers. Surround the pit itself with gravel, additional pavers or another non-flammable substance, then add some comfy chairs and prepare to enjoy. Happy Mother’s Day from Herald Publications
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